Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services.
NeoGov is used by the Civil Service Commission for the support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and the test management software system, Biddle software and candidate text messaging. Utilizing this system, Civil Service can do online job analysis data collection and offsite testing, test management and candidate text messaging, all critical to the Commission’s mission. This contract will be expanding the services to include the eSkill Pre-Employment Integration and software subscription and setup for the Attract Candidate Relationship Management Software.
The original agreement with NeoGov (ED038195) was established March 11, 2009, and was most recently entered into contract with the passage of ordinance 2720-2025, passed on November 19, 2025, in the amount of $189,551.14. This ordinance requests approval to continue services provided by Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov). Therefore, a waiver of the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Section 329 is requested to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) to receive application hosting services.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $197,641.57 for the above-described services for the period of one year from January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $197,641.57 is budgeted in the Civil Service direct charge allocation of the Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: Governmentjobs.com; Vendor #: 006351; Expiration Date: 11/17/2022
Governmentjobs.com will have their certification completed before the Purchase Order is completed.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commiss...
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